The reaction between oxalic acid and acidified potassium permanganate at room temperature is very slow initially. Gradually it becomes fast. Explain. What is the name of the phenomenon involved
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because Mn^2+ acts as an auto catalyst
Explanation:when the reaction takes place in the first place the reaction is slow but as the reaction is undergoing more Mn^2+ is generated which act as an auto catalyst and makes the reaction faster. More the concentration of Mn^2+ faster is the reaction
5H2C2O4 + 2MnO4- + 6H+ ------> 10CO2 + 2Mn^2+ + 8H2O
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